Well, im getting rid of my Deville (for the second time) and also my Ducati. yes, sadly i am getting rid of her. she is going to be bought by a friend of mine (Darren). he was in a wreck last year and totaled his bike and is giving me the pay off (which is around 11k right now). with the money ill be saving each month from insurance (on both) and the payment on the Duc, i am going to pay off the last of my credit cards (which is now down to around 3,6k). hopefully these will be paid off by summer, so i will have the money to then get another car. my dream car has always been the Corvette. i am looking at getting a 2003 Z06. Darren is going monday to get the loan (if he gets it). now, nothing is set in stone and i am open to opinions on other vehicles. i thought V but i have two four door cars and would really like a sport car. so name some other sport cars... or should i get another lowrider? well get one i can build that is...

Stoneage_Caddy

11-24-06, 11:24 PM

didnt know you had a ducatti , the worlds best sounding bike ....absolutely love them ....

go corvette or go home .....If it aint a Caddy , it beatter be a vette .....or at least thats how i am .....I grew up with dads 73 , i look at it every day sitting in the garage ....there is nothing like the feel of a vette ....

so stick your ass in fiberglass , and youll be a happy man ....

codewize

11-25-06, 12:05 AM

I don't really like Vette's but I do have a book called 'Corvette 50 Years' if anyone is interested.

Personally I would by a V but that because I want one bad. Sports car? What's the budget. The BMW M coupe is pretty sweet. I'm a big fan of the MB SL600 or even the SL500. Pontiac has that new little roadster out. That things pretty cool.

It's all personal taste I guess. I would also like to buy Cadillac Attack but it's not in my budget this year.

c5 rv

11-25-06, 12:13 AM

It sounds like you have plenty of time to look around and you're on the right track:

C5 Vette: Great comfort, handling, and plenty of power, even in non Z-06 units. The 6-speed is great and 2001 and later units are best. Remember that the Z-06 units are fixed roof coupes - no open air driving which is one of the great Corvette experiences. Prices are reasonable and will continue to drop.

C4: A lot of very good car for the money. Some folks love the styling, some folks hate it. One of the more challenging vettes to enter and exit due to the wide door sills and low floor. Prices are continuing to drop, but starting to bottom out.

C3: IMO, the best looking vettes ever made. Stock, they don't drive as smoothly as C4s or C5s, but my 81 turns far more heads than my 02 ever did. Being 25 to nearly 40 years old, there's plenty to go wrong, but the car's can be worked on by persons who don't have an EE degree. Prices of high quality 68-73 chrome bumper cars are in the range of a new CTS and higher. However, some chrome bumper, small block drivers can still be had for under $20K. 76-82 rubber bumper cars are reasonable with excellent low-mileage cars at $12-15K and good drivers below $10K. Prices have probably hit bottom and are headed up slowly.

Allante: My wife loves this car and thinks I should buy one: 2 passenger, vert, and Cadillac class. Not a lot of them around. If I wasn't so happy with my current vette, I'd consider a 93.

Buick Reatta: FWD 2-passenger coupe from the late 80s - early 90s. Unique looks that you love or hate. Not a performance car.

Mid-late 90s Buick Riviera: FWD coupe with a back seat. Supercharged 3.8 in some. Classy looks and nice interior. Very nice units available for under $10K.

Mark0101

11-25-06, 12:25 AM

I really want a mustang SVT but i don't like it because i can't drive a manual, so maybe you might like the SVT. Nissan 350Z, infiniti G35 or a GTO are nice cars too.

Stoneage_Caddy

11-25-06, 12:31 AM

and if you find the vette isnt a good fit , and you need something to bring the christmas tree home in (not much more tho , payload sucks)..the result of a few buick engineers with nothing beatter to do and no G bodys to terrorize the public with ...
http://brian.grar.com/images/SyclonePix/GMC91Syclone41.jpg

How about a used Porsche Boxster or MB SLK Class? I'd suggest a convertible if you want something different from the 4-doors, I love my 911 and I've decided that I'm keeping it. The thrill of letting the top down and just cruising in unbeatable in my opinion.

How about a Corvette coupe or convertible, the Z06's are nice but the insurance is premium and you can't let the top down. And of course they'll cost more than a base 'Vette coupe.

Just my suggestions though...

gary88

11-25-06, 01:26 AM

Some may not agree with this, but how about an E46 M3? An 02-03 used M3 is about the same price as a used '03 Z06.

http://photos.ebizautos.com/4455/1246892_31.jpg

http://photos.ebizautos.com/4455/1246892_48.jpg

Rey Rey 650

11-25-06, 02:53 AM

Get a 6 4

CIWS

11-25-06, 07:58 AM

If you buy a relatively new performance vehicle, make sure you get some kind of warranty on it as well. A BMW can be a nice car, but if something breaks it isn't going to be cheap to get fixed coming out of your pocket.

Have you driven a V lowlow?

dp102288

11-25-06, 08:06 AM

Late model Eldorado? Used XLR?

I like the Corvette idea, but used XLRs are pretty cheap.

codewize

11-25-06, 10:25 AM

I'll second the M3 and the Buick GN. I love both of those.

JRau

11-25-06, 10:46 AM

Not sure what your budget allows, there, LowLow, but a few ideas might be:

Check Ebay for XLR's their range used is about $20,000 on up. Just be careful of some coz while I was bidding around down there I have sniffed out some frauds. Vettes go for cheap on there too.

CadillacGurl

11-25-06, 01:56 PM

Here's one I found: Bid right now is at 10,100.00 (its coz I was playing around with it) These guys will customize and build your brand new 2007 XLR-V... Reserve is not met at the moment and my highest bid is $15,000.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/V-Built-Dec-4-2006_W0QQitemZ150060835074QQihZ005QQcategoryZ98059 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I~LUV~Caddys8792

11-25-06, 02:21 PM

Well if you're pocketbook is ample enough to accomodate an '03 Z06, why not check out a G35 Coupe? If I had that kind of money, that would be #1 on my list. But it's kinda hard to even think about comparing a Z06 and a G35...two totally differnt types of cars..

Adam

11-25-06, 03:30 PM

damn... a lot of good suggestions. never thought of a Porshe. well my range is between 25-35k. now i have three paying jobs (1 i work twice a year at the race track which i clear 2k a year) so im good and it wont be much of a stretch for me. i just want to get these bills paid off for credit purposes, cause my credit is good but low. my last score was 625 iirc. i can just barely get a loan for anything right now because only a few have been paid off.

Adam

11-25-06, 03:33 PM

C4: A lot of very good car for the money. Some folks love the styling, some folks hate it. One of the more challenging vettes to enter and exit due to the wide door sills and low floor. Prices are continuing to drop, but starting to bottom out.

if i got a C4 it would have to be a ZR-1. i like the C4 body styling but i like the suttle difference in the tailights and the rear end... makes the car look better imo.

no V. i have a CTS and a Fleetwood... so i am getting a two door. i am gonna test drive a few cars this weekend and see what i like and help with my decision.

Adam

11-25-06, 03:37 PM

If you buy a relatively new performance vehicle, make sure you get some kind of warranty on it as well. A BMW can be a nice car, but if something breaks it isn't going to be cheap to get fixed coming out of your pocket.

Have you driven a V lowlow?

not a bimmer fan really. yes i have driven a V before! my friends dad (Rick) has one. modded to boot. on occasion he lets me drive it. i talked him out of an M5 (haha) and into a V. i told him with all the money he would be saving he could mod the hell out of the V. he agreed. so every now and then i get to drive it.

I~LUV~Caddys8792

11-25-06, 03:40 PM

Here's some food for thought....

Mark VIII. You can mod the hell out of those Intechs and be in the 12's and 13's. They're a two door like you want, but no where near as sporty as some of the other cars listed..

Adam

11-25-06, 03:43 PM

yeah i really want sport car. i had a 95 Lincoln Continental and i hated the thing. reliabilty was a non issue because... well it didnt have any! always breaking down. so that did it for me on 90s Lincolns (save for Town Cars). so, Vette, Porshe, 90s SL500... keep em coming!

I~LUV~Caddys8792

11-25-06, 03:46 PM

Hmmm, that's odd. You must have got a lemon because today I've been reading owner reviews of the '95-97 Continentals and about 90% of them say "this car is super reliable, no problems" etc etc...

Well then...would a '03+ SL be in the ~30k price range? I don't know what they're going for nowadays.... Otherwise maybe some sort of AMG car... CLK55, CL55... Mmmmm sounds good!

Side note, I forget Adam, besides the hospital, where do you work?

Adam

11-25-06, 04:25 PM

i work for the Earhart's and S&K. also volunteer firefighter and ems (doesnt pay so doesnt count).

I~LUV~Caddys8792

11-25-06, 04:28 PM

I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with Earharts or S&K...

Adam

11-25-06, 04:30 PM

Well then...would a '03+ SL be in the ~30k price range? I don't know what they're going for nowadays.... Otherwise maybe some sort of AMG car... CLK55, CL55... Mmmmm sounds good!

haha, Noooooo! double that and you'll have it... they are still around 55-65k... easily...

Those too, and the '01-02 CLK55, CL55. Hell, any CL would be awesome, even more if it was the W140 chassis! Heyyyy, how about a W140 S600/S500?! I love the W140s!

Adam

11-25-06, 04:36 PM

55-65k for a '01-'02 CLK55 or CL55?! Jeez!

yeah a CL55 will run you about that...

Adam

11-25-06, 04:40 PM

oh... a GTO would be nice! i could mod the hell out of it, too!

gary88

11-25-06, 04:42 PM

How about a 350Z?

urbanski

11-25-06, 04:46 PM

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/3527/1ch7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Adam

11-25-06, 05:08 PM

you know at one time i actually thought about a 350Z. lots of aftermarket but when i test drove it... well i didnt really care for it all that much. sharp looking car, guy i work with has one + a body kit and a lot of aftermarket goodies. i just cant see me owning one. but a good suggestion.

found it on ebay for 29,9k! that thing is just bad ass... now... top that!

CadillacGurl

11-25-06, 07:52 PM

^^ That is one sexy Z06 :drool:

Adam

11-25-06, 08:49 PM

^^ That is one sexy Z06 :drool:

:yup: :drool: :jerkit:

CadillacSTS42005

11-25-06, 08:51 PM

get this
its a deville with a ls2 engine
or so the seller claims
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cadillac-DeVille-DTS-Deville-SS-Costum-Cadillac-Deville-0-to-60-6-5-SEC-WOW-FAST_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6146QQihZ018QQitem Z280051815107QQrdZ1
hes full of shyt notice how theres NO pics of it...

Adam

11-25-06, 08:55 PM

get this
its a deville with a ls2 engine
or so the seller claims
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cadillac-DeVille-DTS-Deville-SS-Costum-Cadillac-Deville-0-to-60-6-5-SEC-WOW-FAST_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6146QQihZ018QQitem Z280051815107QQrdZ1
hes full of shyt notice how theres NO pics of it...

yeah that is what i am thinking. if there was really an LS2 under the hood of that thing i would show everybody. i wouldnt even put a hood on it. kinda like i wouldnt wear pants if i had a 12... well you can pretty much guess :D.

CadillacSTS42005

11-25-06, 08:58 PM

6.5 tooo
wow
my eldo does in 6.5

I~LUV~Caddys8792

11-25-06, 09:10 PM

Yeah, an LS2 in a FWD Northstar deville, right! And my 4.9 is underrated, it's not 200hp, it's really 375..does 0-60 in 5.1 seconds and has a top speed of 167.... Right...

But speaking of hot rod deVilles, Adam, how about a 472/500 in a '83 Coupe deVille?! That would be just what you're looking for! A high performance coupe! And, you can mod the suspension so it handles like a Trans Am!

That would be the ultimate sleeper!

Adam

11-25-06, 09:11 PM

hey Chad, did you see that Z06 i posted on page 4?

I~LUV~Caddys8792

11-25-06, 09:13 PM

hey Chad, did you see that Z06 i posted on page 4?

That black one? Yep.

It's very cool don't get me wrong, but I'm just not a Corvette kinda guy. What is it...like the 2nd quickest Corvette ever? 3rd maybe?

Adam

11-25-06, 09:17 PM

ah man... i grew up Corvettes and Caddies... best two things GM ever made. i love Vettes bro. absolutely love them. yeah, those are the second most powerful Vettes made weighing in at 405 hp. mmmmm.... :worship: Corvette :drool:

I~LUV~Caddys8792

11-25-06, 09:25 PM

My uncles always had Corvettes, in my time, he's owned a red '99 Convertible, and he just traded that off this spring for a maroon '06 Convertible, and back in the early '70s, when he was around 22-23 (your age) he had a '67 Stingray with the 396 I do believe. I grew up in a Chevy/GM family, but I never really liked Corvettes though.. just never did anything for me. There are a few exceptions though.. like the 84-89 C5's have the coolest digital dashboard ever, and the C6 Z06 is just awesome, 69 Stingray, 67 Stingray, etc etc..

pimpin88

11-25-06, 10:01 PM

Mmmmm GTO. Corvette would definitely be good. Save up and get a new ZO6, those things are fricken monsters

Destroyer

11-26-06, 12:16 AM

Hard to deny the Z06 would be the best bang for the buck. It would be a very hard decision between a Z06 and a C5 ragtop though. I love convertibles.

dp102288

11-26-06, 12:33 PM

Get a cheap Eldo, and send it to the Twinstar company. I say Eldo for under $10k, then the $25K for the second engine = :D